Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-12-14
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Mr.. Carlisle WAS
nominated for speaker by the Democrats and
Mr.. Reed, Of Maine, by the Republicans. Mr..
Carlisle was elected speaker, receiving 1888
votes, and Mr.. Reed received 14S. On taking
the chair Mr.. Carlisle made brief speech, OF
which the following is synopsis:
Gentlemen of the house Of Representa-
tives: In assuming for the third time the
duties Of the laborious and responsible office
for which you have just chosen me, I desire
to tender my grateful thanks for the distin-
guished honors conferred, and to assure you
that 1t will be my constant endeavor to justify
the confidence reposed in me by fair and Inn
partial administration of the law governing
your proceedings. There scarcely ever has
been time in our history when thecontinued
prosperity Of our country depended so largely
upon legialation In congress as now. What
ever is done must be done here, and II moth
ing is done the responsibility must rest here.
1t must be evident to every one who has taken
even partial survey of public affairs that
our revenue laws and q reduction Of taxation
are absolutely necessary In order to prevent a
large and dangerous accumulation Of money
In the treasury. The financial condition Of
the government and the private
business Of the people alike de-
mand prompt consideration OF these
subjects and the speedy enactment Of some
substantial measure of relief. Unfortunately
we are menaced by dangers from opposite d.
rections, and while policy of nor-action
must inevitably result, sooner or later, in Sc
rious Injury to the country, we cannot be I'M
mindful of the fact that hasty and inconsider-
ate legislation on suit scts more or less affect
ing large financial and Industrial interests
might produce, temporarily at least, disturb
ances and emDarras snents which q more pru-
dent course would entirely avoid.
No part Of our people are more Immediately
or vitality interested In the continuance Of
financial prosperity than those who labor for
wages. Upon them and their families must
alwsys fall the most disastrous consequences
Of monetary crisis, and they, too, are always
the last to realize the benefits Of return to
prosperous times. Their wages are always
first to fall when crisis comes and last to
rise when 1t passes away.
Our efforts should be to afford the neces-
sary relief to all without injury to the inter-
ests of any, and therefore that course of leg
islstion should be pursued which will guaran-
tee the laboring people Of the country against
the paralyzing effects Of general and pro-
longed financial depression, and ut the same
time not interfere with theirsteady employ
ment or deprive them of any part Of the Just
rewards of their toll. II this can be done,
and believe 1t can II our deliberations are
conducted with the wisdom and patriotism
which the gravity Of the situation demands,
this congress will have cause to congratulate
itself on an achievement which promises peace
and prosperity to the country for many years
to come. These remarks may be considered
somewhat out OF the usual course, and per-
haLs not entirely pertinent to the occasion,
but believe you will excuee me, gentlemen,
because they relate to subjects which, as we
assemble here to-day, are uppermost In the
minds of the people. On correct solution
of the questions which these subjects neces-
ssrily involve may depend the fate not only
Of political parties, but what Is far more i'm
portant, the permanent welfare of the great
est and most enlightened constitution In the
world.
The Democratic caucus nominees were
chosen to ill the other positions in the house.
WASHINGTON, Dec. GA resolution was
adopted directing the speaker to appoint COM
mittees on rules, accounts. mileage and
enrolled bills,
number OF amendments to the rules was
submitted to be referred to the cowmittee on
rules when It shall be appointed.
Thepresi ient's message was then delivered
and read, when the house adjourned until
Thursday.
WASHINGTON, Dec. THE house was NOT
In session.